On Friday 05 January 2007 09:47, "Nelson, David \(ED, PAR&D\)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote about 'RE: [gentoo-user] alsa-driver': > > Anyway, I > > wonder why all people still try to install the alsa-driver > > package. > In the case of some drivers (such as intel hd audio) I have found the > userspace drivers to be far superior to the kernel modules which gave > poor sound quality, incredibly low volume even when turned fully up, and > frequent distortion.
I'll believe you, although your terms are wrong. The alsa-drivers package include the out-of-tree kernel modules, not userspace drivers. They still operate entirely in kernelspace, they are just not shipped with the kernel (like the kqemu module or the nvidia module). -- "If there's one thing we've established over the years, it's that the vast majority of our users don't have the slightest clue what's best for them in terms of package stability." -- Gentoo Developer Ciaran McCreesh
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